Accreditation
The University of Southern Indiana offers programs that lead to educator licensure in 20 areas. The cluster of all educator licensure programs is referred to as the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
The Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education has primary responsibility for the EPP and oversees functions that cut across 10 departments and two colleges, with the Teacher Education Department as the hub.
CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) requires four accountability measures which are used to provide information on program outcome and impact. Below are the four reporting measures with data that provide supporting evidence for each measure.
By state law, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) collects and report information from Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) annually. This information must be reported using a matrix which is to be posted to the IDOE website. While this matrix is not intended to rank or "grade" programs, it provides an opportunity for the public to interpret or compare program quality based on a variety of data points.
The University of Southern Indiana offers 11 initial educator licensure programs and 3 advanced educator licensure programs. All programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education. Click on the licensure area to learn more about individual program accreditations/recognitions and enrollment and completion data.
Initial Licensure Areas
- Early Childhood Generalist
- Elementary Education Generalist
- English/Language Arts
- Exceptional Needs – Mild
- Fine Arts – Visual Arts
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science Teaching (Earth/Space Science, Chemistry, Life Science, Physical Sciences, Physics)
- Social Studies – Historical Perspectives
- World Languages and Cultures Teaching (French, German, Spanish)
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- English/Language Arts (Grades 5-12)
- Fine Arts - Visual Arts (Grades 5-12)
- Mathematics (Grades 5-12)
- Physical Education (Grades P-12)
- Science - Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Physics (Grades 5-12)
- Social Studies - Historical Perspectives (Grades 5-12)
- World Languages – French, German, Spanish (Grades P-12)
Advanced Licensure Areas
*Note: Fall 2024 Principal Survey data provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) contains information collected during the 2022-2023 year. Fall 2025 Principal Survey data will contain information collected during the 2023-2024 academic year and is expected in Fall 2025 and will be posted by November 2025.
Principles surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education provided feedback on first and second year University of Southern Indiana (USI) initial licensure alumni. The found USI graduates to be prepared in their knowledge of content and pedagogy and prepared with appropriate professional dispositions.
- Hiring principles agree that our graduates impact P-12 learning growth and display the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for their profession. They:
- Understand how students learn
- Meet expectations for content preparation and knowledge
- Adhere to the legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession
View the current and prior Principal Survey Results
*Note: Fall 2024 Educator Survey data provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) contains information collected during the 2022-2023 year. Fall 2025 Educator Survey data will contain information collected during the 2023-2024 academic year and is expected in Fall 2025 and will be posted by November 2025.
Graduates surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education represent three years of USI student alumni who are employed throughout Indiana schools.
- Data collected during the 2022-2023 year indicated that 91% of USI completers rated their preparation as good or excellent, which includes the following areas:
- Content preparation and knowledge
- Inclusive and rigorous learning environments
- Learner development and growth
- Collaboration with school leaders and colleagues
View the current and prior Teacher Survey Results
USI Partner School Corporation Teacher Effectiveness Data
*Note: Fall 2024 Partner School Corporation Teacher Effectiveness data provided contains information collected during the 2022-2023 year to align with the IDOE reporting guidelines. 2023-2024 data will be shared Fall 2025, and should be posted by November 2025.
One school corporation that employs a substantial number of USI program completers shares new teacher performance evaluation summary data with USI. New teachers are defined as teachers with three (3) or less years of experience. The corporation disaggregates the data and provides summary data only to USI.
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Partner School Corporation Report-Percent of USI-Prepared New Teachers Rated Effective or Highly Effective |
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School Year |
Number of Teachers |
Final Score |
Domain 1 Instructional Design & Assessment |
Domain 2 Instructional Delivery |
Domain 3 Learning Environment |
Domain 4 Collaboration & Professional Responsibility |
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2021-2022 |
USI 619 |
94% |
96% |
91% |
94% |
97% |
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Non-USI |
96% |
93% |
88% |
94% |
93% |
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USI Mean Score |
3.27 |
3.23 |
3.15 |
3.53 |
3.46 |
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Non-USI Mean Score |
3.27 |
3.22 |
3.16 |
3.49 |
3.48 |
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2020-2021 |
USI 591 |
97% |
94% |
88% |
96% |
96% |
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Non-USI |
96% |
96% |
88% |
91% |
95% |
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USI Mean Score |
3.31 |
3.26 |
3.18 |
3.60 |
3.52 |
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Non-USI Mean Score |
3.29 |
3.25 |
3.18 |
3.50 |
3.51 |
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2019-2020 |
USI 589 |
96% |
91% |
87% |
92% |
100% |
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Non-USI 755 |
92% |
90% |
85% |
88% |
96% |
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|
USI Mean Score |
3.40 |
3.34 |
3.25 |
3.72 |
3.66 |
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Non-USI Mean Score |
3.39 |
3.31 |
3.26 |
3.62 |
3.65 |
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2018-2019 |
USI 491 |
93% |
91% |
91% |
95% |
98% |
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Non-USI 891 |
97% |
95% |
93% |
96% |
97% |
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USI - Mean Score |
3.49 |
3.38 |
3.29 |
3.70 |
3.81 |
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Non-USI Mean Score |
3.52 |
3.37 |
3.37 |
3.72 |
3.75 |
*NOTE: Effective Fall 2023, EPPs will no longer receive complete reports from the IDOE on this measure. USI is currently working toward implementing new instruments to measure Teacher effectiveness and impact to supplement this reporting requirement.
The Indiana Department of Education provides an annual report of teacher performance as evaluated by their building leaders. The report reflects performance by teachers within their first three years based on evaluations conducted the academic year prior to the reporting year.
Below is a chart indicating USI's graduate performance:
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Report Year |
Data collection year |
Percent of USI completers who were rated as effective or highly effective |
Percent of Indiana completers who were rated as effective or highly effective |
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Fall 2024 |
2022-2023 |
97% (n=60) |
94% (n=4077) |
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Fall 2023 |
2021-2022 |
98% (n=269) |
98% (n=5144) |
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Fall 2022 |
2020-2021 |
98% (n=179) |
95% (n=3560) |
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Fall 2021 |
2019-2020 |
97% (n=214) |
98% (n=4671) |
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Fall 2020 |
2018-2019 |
99% (n=252) |
98% (n=4596) |
Click the file titles below for more details.
*Note: Fall 2024 Principal Survey data provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) contains information collected during the 2022-2023 year. Fall 2025 Principal Survey data will contain information collected during the 2023-2024 academic year and is expected in Fall 2025 and will be posted by November 2025.
Principles surveyed by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) provide feedback on first and second year University of Southern Indiana (USI) initial licensure graduates. Data for graduates of USI advanced licensure programs are not available from the IDOE. USI is conducting analysis of advanced candidates to put in place a mechanism for collecting advanced satisfaction feedback.
- Hiring principles agree that our initial program graduates impact P-12 learning growth and display the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for their profession. They:
- Understand how students learn
- Meet expectations for content preparation and knowledge
- Adhere to the legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession
View the current and prior Principal Survey Results
Licensure Test Data-Pass Rates (Initial Programs)
Pass rates on licensure exams is one measure of the ability of USI completers to meet licensing requirements. The following chart includes overall initial licensure test data. Individual links to each program area are included below this chart.
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Summary Licensure Test Data by Program Completer Cohort-Initial Programs |
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All = All Program Completers |
2022-2023 Completer Cohort |
2021-2022 Completer Cohort |
2020-2021 Completer Cohort |
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TED = All Teacher Education Department Completers |
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Other = All Completers from Other Departments |
All N=79 |
TED N=56 |
Other N=23 |
All N=108 |
TED N=65 |
Other N=43 |
All N=109 |
TED N=81 |
Other N=28 |
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Percent of completers who took at least one test |
89% |
89% |
87% |
87% |
75% |
86% |
91% | 91% | 89% |
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Percent of those taking at least one content test who pass all required content test for at least one licensure area |
91% |
90% |
95% |
86% |
89% |
84% |
93% | 92% | 96% |
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Percent of those taking a pedagogy test who passed a pedagogy test |
97% |
98% |
94% |
95% |
93% |
94% |
97% | 96% | 100% |
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Percent of those taking at least one test who passed all test required for at least one licensure area |
87% |
88% |
80% |
83% |
82% |
82% |
89% | 86% | 96% |
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Pearson Tests only – Tests taken prior to 9/1/2021 |
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Summary Licensure Test Data by Advanced Program Completer Cohort |
Program Area Test Reports
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Elementary Education |
Early Childhood Education |
Special Education |
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English |
History |
Mathematics |
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Physical Education |
Science Teaching |
Visual Arts |
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World Languages |
Teacher License Addition-Exceptional Needs |
Building Level Administrator |
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District Level Administrator |
Teacher License Addition-English Learners Content-no testers as of 2022-2023 AY |
Post-Baccalaureate Content-no current testers as of 2022-2023 AY |
Teacher Candidate Final Assessment (Initial Programs)
The Teacher Candidate Final Assessment (TCFA) is a comprehensive assessment of a teacher candidate's professional performance in four categories: the learner and learning, content knowledge, instructional practices, and professional responsibility. The assessment is completed by the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor at the end of the clinical internship experience.
TCFA Data Spring 2022-Fall 2023
edTPA® (Initial Programs)
edTPA® is a proprietary, subject-specific, portfolio-based assessment of teaching performance completed by teacher candidates during the clinical internship. As a performance assessment, edTPA® is designed to engage candidates in demonstrating their understanding of teaching and children's learning in authentic ways.
Fall 2023 edTPA® Summary
Spring 2023 edTPA® Summary
Fall 2022 edTPA® Summary
Title II Reports (Initial Programs)
Title II Section 207 of the Higher Education Act (HEA) requires states, as recipients of HEA funds, and all institutions with teacher preparation programs that enroll students receiving federal financial assistance, to prepare annual reports on teacher preparation and licensing. These reports detail the enrollment and completion of our candidates.
Title II Report Traditional 2023
Title II Report Traditional 2022
Title II Report Traditional 2021
Alternative
Advanced CAEP Measure 3 Data
EDLA (Educational Leadership) Internship Summative Evaluation
EDLE (Administrative Leadership) Internship Summative Evaluation
TLEN (Teacher License-Exceptional Needs) Graduate Student Performance Assessment
Data on the number of completers who are hired in education positions for which they have been prepared is obtained by informal self-reporting. USI distributes end of program surveys to attempt to collect information for those who have been offered a position. Beginning 2022-2023, surveys are sent to alumni to attempt to collect current employment data, which has improved the collection process. The percentages listed are only those who self-report or are found via informal methods (ex. School board notes, faculty communication, etc.) and therefore it is assumed the reported data will appear lower than reality. Note: Double majors are reported in each program area they represent.
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USI Initial Completer Employment Rates (by program area) |
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2023-24 # of Completers |
2023-24 # Employed |
2023-24 % Employed |
2022-23 # of Completers |
2022-23 # Employed |
2022-23 % Employed |
2021-22 # of Completers |
2021-22 # Employed |
2021-22 % Employed |
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Elementary Education |
38 |
8 |
21% |
37 |
22 |
59% |
33 |
17 |
52% |
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Elementary/Early Childhood |
2 |
0 |
0% |
4 |
3 |
75% |
11 |
4 |
36% |
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Elementary/Special Education |
8 |
4 |
50% |
8 |
5 |
63% |
10 |
3 |
30% |
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Early Child. Education |
3 |
1 |
33% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
5 |
3 |
60% |
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Early Child./Special Education |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
2 |
1 |
50% |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
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Special Education |
4 |
1 |
25% |
3 |
2 |
67% |
6 |
4 |
67% |
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English |
9 |
1 |
11% |
7 |
4 |
57% |
9 |
6 |
67% |
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History |
13 |
1 |
8% |
8 |
4 |
50% |
13 |
5 |
39% |
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Mathematics |
5 |
3 |
60% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
6 |
2 |
33% |
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Science |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
100% |
3 |
2 |
67% |
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Physical Ed |
6 |
2 |
33% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
2 |
1 |
50% |
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Visual Arts |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
4 |
1 |
25% |
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World Languages |
5 |
1 |
20% |
1 |
0 |
0% |
5 |
5 |
100% |
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Totals |
93 |
22 |
24% |
79 |
49 |
62% |
108 |
53 |
49% |
The University of Southern Indiana compiles the following data relative to completer ability to be hired.
IC 20-28-3-1 and IC 20-28-11.5-9 require the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to collect and report information from Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) annually. This information must be reported using a matrix which is to be posted to the IDOE website. (https://www.doe.in.gov/epps/data-comparative-performance)
Please note that all data points are based upon the September 1– August 31 Title II timeframe.
The following information specific to the University of Indiana is available by clicking on the links below
2023 Report (2021-2022 Data)
- Licensure Test Data
- Candidate GPA Data (Admission and Completion)
- Attrition, Retention, Completion Data
- Principal (Employer) Satisfaction Data
- Teacher (Alumni) Satisfaction Data
2022 Report (2020-2021 Data)
- Licensure Test Data
- Candidate GPA Data (Admission and Completion)
- Attrition, Retention, Completion Data
- Principal (Employer) Satisfaction Data
- Teacher (Alumni) Satisfaction Data
- Teacher Effectiveness Data
2021 Report (2019-2020 Data)
- Licensure Test Data
- Candidate GPA Data (Admission and Completion)
- Attrition, Retention, Completion Data
- Principal (Employer) Satisfaction Data
- Teacher (Alumni) Satisfaction Data
- Teacher Effectiveness Data
2020 Report (2018-2019 Data)